When the Los Angeles Galaxy re-signed David Beckham for the 2012 season, fans accepted the possibility that the English star would miss part of the MLS season to represent Great Britain in the London Olympics men's soccer competition. Read the whole story

Liverpool received permission from Wigan chairman Dave Whelan to speak to Latics manager Roberto Martinez about the Reds' managerial vacancy following the departure of Kenny Dalglish. Read the whole story